U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH -- ARSENAL MARKED

The leather is in decent condition but shows use, wear and some soiling overall. The latch tab was stitched to the underside of the flap. This tab is broken at the hole with the lower half gone. The outer flap is clearly stamped “U.S.” / WATERVLIET / ARSENAL”. The interior flap leather is in very good condition and much cleaner and is complete with both ears. The body of the box and the two belt loops on the back show moderate wear and use. The bottom edge at the rear shows heavy wear and a small split which has been reinforced with a thin piece of leather on the inside of the box. Stitching is complete and unbroken. The bottom of the box retains a brass finial. Belt loops are stitched only, no rivets.

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This small group of items is identified to 1st Lieutenant Anthony A. Taylor of Company a, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry who received the Medal of Honor for actions at Chickamauga.
The first item in the group is a well-used enlisted man’s Model 1860… (945-352). Learn More »